1985 Nissan Prairie vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 582 kg more than 1985 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Prairie | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Prairie | Supra |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |